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Peanut Butter Cup Lava Cupcakes - Gooey Delight

Peanut Butter Cup Lava Cupcakes – Gooey Delight

Description

Peanut Butter Cup Lava Cupcakes combine the classic flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in a decadent, molten center treat. Originating from the beloved combination of chocolate lava cake and peanut butter cups, these cupcakes have become a favorite for many dessert enthusiasts. I remember the first time I made these; the joy on my friends’ faces when they bit into the gooey center was priceless. It’s a recipe that brings people together and creates lasting memories.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 12 mini peanut butter cups
  • 1 cup chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter for frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened for frosting
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Additional mini peanut butter cups for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, mix 1 cup peanut butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Fill each cupcake with this mixture by cutting a small hole in the center of each cupcake and inserting the peanut butter filling.
  • For the frosting, beat together 1 cup peanut butter and 1/2 cup butter until creamy. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Add heavy cream and beat until fluffy.
  • Frost the cupcakes with the peanut butter frosting and drizzle with melted chocolate. Top each cupcake with a mini peanut butter cup.

Equipment

Notes

  • Make sure your butter is softened at room temperature for easier mixing.
  • Use a piping bag to fill the cupcakes neatly with the peanut butter mixture.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.

Find it online: https://optimalrecipes.com/peanut-butter-cup-lava-cupcakes-gooey-delight/